Samantha Simmons is an associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. Her practice focuses on intellectual property law, cybersecurity and privacy.
Samantha received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Boston College. She earned her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.
Carra Rentie is an associate in McKool Smith's Dallas office. Carra is a versatile litigator with a range of experience in patent and complex commercial cases. Much of her recent work has been concentrated in the technology and telecommunications spheres.
Carra has previously served as a judicial intern for Chief Judge Leroy M. Not Afraid of the Crow Tribal Courts in Big Horn County, Montana, Judge Martin Hoffman of the 68th District Court in Dallas, and Magistrate Judge Renee H. Toliver of the Northern District of Texas. In 2021, Carra also took a year away from private practice to clerk for the Honorable Barbara Lynn of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
While in law school, Carra was active in the Native American Law Student Association and participated in the Supreme Court litigation for McGirt v. Oklahoma. She was the recipient of the Leon M. Cain Community Leadership Award, graduated with Highest Pro Bono Distinction, and served as an editor of the Stanford Law and Policy Review. She also served as an extern for the American Civil Liberties Union Immigrant Rights Project, and the Stanford Community Law Clinic.
Carra is fluent in Spanish and conversational in American Sign Language.
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Francesca joined Rower LLC in 2023 and works on all aspects of family and matrimonial law, including financial divorces, custody, and prenuptial agreements. Drawing from her background in corporate law, she values helping clients through contract drafting processes that are both transactional and collaborative.
She maintains an active pro bono practice in New York and works with low-income individuals on matters related to divorce, child custody, and domestic violence.
Prior to joining Rower, Francesca was a corporate associate at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP and Mintz LLP. She focused her practice on capital markets transactions and leveraged finance, representing public and private companies in a variety of industries, including financial services, technology, and healthcare.
In her pro bono practice at Mintz LLP, Francesca represented several clients seeking asylum in the United States. Her passion for individual advocacy ultimately led her to transition to matrimonial and family law.
Francesca graduated summa cum laude from the University at Albany, SUNY, with a degree in journalism. She later earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Albany Law School in 2019.
She graduated as a Pro Bono Scholar in recognition of her commitment to serving marginalized and underrepresented groups through her work at the Office of the Federal Public Defender.
While in law school, Francesca served as a teaching assistant in Constitutional Law. She also completed a judicial internship with the Honorable Daniel J. Stewart of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.
Tiffany Addo is an Associate in the Estate, Gift & Charitable Planning Practice Group. Tiffany focuses her practice on estate planning, providing personalized guidance to individuals and families across a broad range of financial backgrounds, including high net worth clients.
Tiffany was a part-time evening student. Even with her intense schedule of working hard during the day and studying at night, Tiffany was recognized for Academic Excellence on the Dean’s List and obtained hands-on legal experience working with small businesses. She participated in the Small Business Clinic, where she became USPTO certified and assisted business owners acquire trademarks and copyrights, while also advising on best choice of business entity.
Tiffany was selected for a prestigious study abroad program through Cornell University School of Law, which took her to Paris to study at the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. In her final year, Tiffany served as a teaching assistant, advising and mentoring first-year law students.
Prior to attending law school, Tiffany worked for a global conglomerate, where she gained experience in contracts management, business development, and environmental, health and safety (EHS).
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Ashley C. Jemison, Esq. is a Personal Injury Attorney at The Law Offices of Sobo & Sobo.
Ashley has over four years of experience in personal injury, including but not limited to: motor vehicle accidents, slip & falls, trip & falls mass tort litigation, sexual assault, and personal injury claims filed against federal and state government agencies. A Philadelphia native born to Jamaican parents, Ashley’s passion for advocacy and commitment to justice have shaped her career as an attorney.
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